Job Title : Visual Merchandiser Gateway
Sector Title : Retail Stores
Area : Gateway Shopping Mall
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Our client is searching for a Visual Merchandiser for their Gateway store The successful incumbent will be required to work alongside the management team in order to drive the image and commerciality of the store
Key Outputs
Manage in store displays and internal mannequins in order to maintain high standards of following brand guidelines
Demonstrate understanding of the different ways to represent each collection on the shop floor according to current trends concept of the collection and customer profile
Identify and action creative and visual ideas for the store
Promote new lines effectively
Plan where to place new product on the shop floor based on new arrivals and units prior to delivery and ensure any shop moves required are made accordingly prior to receiving the delivery
React to unexpected circumstances on delivery day working alongside the operations team putting solutions in place
Provide feedback to the Product Managers about new lines product needs initial allocation stock levels
Controls product levels in the store and place product requests when necessary
Prepare Special Days following the guidelines of the department manager and collaborating with the operational team
React to any issues on the special day putting solutions in place
Provide feedback to analyse the results post event and make changes accordingly
Deal correctly with customer complaints
Implement action plans to react to the results of the mystery shopper report
Understand the store customer and adapt the merchandising to it
Train the team in commercial and merchandising topics towards giving the best customer service
Build action plans based on analysis of commercial reports and take necessary action based on business needs and the needs of the store
Plan the commercial and visual activity of the store in a daily/weekly and seasonal manner
Understand how commercial decisions have an impact in the store
Understand the significance and importance of best sellers and is able to put in place following commercial strategy
Requirements
5 years visual merchandise/ visual merchandise management experience at a leading retail chain/ international fashion clothing brand
Matric
Post matric qualification in fashion would be advantageous
Good team management skills
Visual flair and creative thinking required
Numeric and analytical skills
Salary Market related
Please forward updated resume in MS Word with your application Note if no correspondence is received within 6 weeks of your application please consider your application as unsuccessful